UW-Whitewater Newshttp://www.uww.edu/The fifteen latest news releases from UW-Whitewater.en-usWed, 22 Feb 2012 15:01:47 -0600Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:01:47 -0600Open enrollment makes schools more competitive, study sayshttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-open-enrollmentWisconsin's open enrollment program is creating competition between schools and resulting in higher test scores, according to a new study by David Welsch, assistant professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-open-enrollmentStudents honor black Americans through captivating performanceshttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-black-historyThe program, sponsored by the Black Student Union, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in the University Center Hamilton Room.Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-black-historyChemistry students promise explosive presentationhttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-chemistry-demoUnderwater fireworks and levitating aluminum boats are just some of the amazing experiments that will be performed at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chemistry Demo.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-chemistry-demoWarhawks featured prominently in WIAC artworkhttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-wiac-artTo celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference commissioned artwork by photo-realism artist Tim Cortes.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-wiac-artHonors, Undergraduate Research, Student Success have a new homehttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-honorsPopular student programs will move in to a new space in Andersen Library.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-honorsBusiness advice offered in Jefferson, Sauk and Columbia countieshttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-sbdc-grantSmall and mid-size businesses in Jefferson, Sauk and Columbia counties are being offered expert advice from business outreach centers at UW-Whitewater and their counterpart in Madison.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-sbdc-grantInternational dinner to provide flavorful experiencehttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-international-dinnerThe evening will feature dishes from 13 countries and entertainment such as skits, singing, dancing and live music.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-international-dinnerLEAP Dayhttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-leapAn unusual celebration during this leap year at UW-Whitewater will mark the campus success of LEAP, a national effort to improve learning and teaching.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-leapStudents stage powerful Italian operahttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-opera"The Coronation of Poppea" is a story of power, desire and conspiracy told through beautiful music.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-operaThe Origin of Whales - Darwin Dayhttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-darwinThe fascinating and complex story of whale evolution will be explored on Feb. 9 as UW-Whitewater celebrates Darwin Day.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-darwinLooking to hire: Employers visit campus to recruit studentshttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-multicultural-fairMore than 60 companies and organizations will visit campus for the Multicultural Career Fair, offering students jobs and internships.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-multicultural-fairVeteran, activist to discuss women in the militaryhttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-ls-lectureFormer U.S. Army sergeant and Arabic linguist Kayla Williams comes to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Feb. 6.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-02-ls-lectureUW-Whitewater wins international business awardshttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-01-europe-ceoCorporate executives from the largest companies in Europe have recognized University of Wisconsin-Whitewater business programs as among the best in the world.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-01-europe-ceoTechnology grant prepares future teachers at UW-Whitewaterhttp://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-01-tech-grantThe grant from the Wisconsin Technology Initiative will equip a remodeled laboratory in Winther Hall with interactive whiteboards and student-response systems.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0600http://www.uww.edu/news/archive/2012-01-tech-grant